PaR Systems targets Indian defence, aviation

PaR Systems of US has entered the India market to provide specialised automation solutions and material handling systems for the fast growing defence and aviation sectors. PaR Systems, headquartered in Minnesota is a world leader in providing advanced engineered equipment, systems and services for critical material handling. It also provides automated applications to improve quality, safety, and productivity across different industries.

It's naval subsidiary, PaR Marine is already operating in India and is working on various automation solution. It is providing material handling and equipment installations for various naval and marine projects in India. "We are extending our expertise in various projects in India. Already we have teamed up with different companies to tap the fast growing Indian market. We are looking at expanding our Indian operations through collaborative manufacturing with local partners in providing customized solutions for marine, naval and aeronautics industries in the initial phase," said Ian Haley, President of PaR Marine, a PaR Systems company.

PaR Marine has extended its plans to participate in various projects with different shipbuilding companies in India to provide automation systems and material handling equipment installations for various marine operations underway in Indian seas. Currently it is implementing a project on the aircraft carrier project at Cochin Shipyard for the Indian Navy. "There are various aspects of the Indian defence sector we are working closely by manufacturing solutions for critical engineering and automation technology," Mr. Haley added.

Besides marine, PaR is also working in the aerospace manufacturing sector. It is harnessing the potential in various aircraft and helicopter manufacturing programmes already under progress in India. PaR plans to offer its new laser paint stripping technology for aircraft platforms. This new technology allows seamless aluminium welding in aerospace, train and coach manufacturing. It plans to initially offer the same to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and other players in the Indian market.